Tamar Barrett

Council - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 6.30 pm

The Council meeting on 15 April 2026 saw the appointment of a new Honorary Recorder and discussions regarding proposed changes to the Council Procedure Rules. The meeting also featured valedictory speeches from several councillors who were stepping down, reflecting on their service and the challenges of public life.

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee of Croydon Council met on Tuesday 10 March 2026 to discuss the transformation of public health nursing services, education standards, and youth engagement services. Key discussions included improvements in health visiting performance, the impact of the pandemic on educational outcomes, and the restructuring of youth engagement services to better support vulnerable young people.

Budget Council, Council - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council meeting held on Wednesday 25 February 2026 discussed and debated the Council's Budget and Council Tax for 2026-2027. A 4.99% increase in Council Tax was proposed, which includes a 2% levy for adult social care. The net budget requirement for 2026-27 was set at £485.401 million, with a Council Tax requirement of £288,943,962. The overall Band D Council Tax charge will be £2,599.91. Due to the Greater London Authority's budget being confirmed after the Council's meeting, a special Council Tax Setting Committee was scheduled to convene to finalise the exact Council Tax bills.

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee met to discuss the Children, Young People and Education (CYPE) Directorate's budget proposals for 2026/27 and received an update on transformation efforts within the directorate. Key discussions included the appointment of a strategic transformation partner, the education estates strategy, and performance dashboards for early help, children's social care, and education.

Council - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council meeting on 10 December 2025 addressed several key issues, including fair funding for the borough, the Equality Strategy, and the appointment of an interim chief executive. The council voted to support fair funding for Croydon and approved the appointment of Elaine Jackson as Interim Chief Executive. An amendment to the Equality Strategy annual report was approved, with Councillor Rhea Patel of the Green Party, successfully arguing that the council can do better.